| An interlibrary loan of microfilm from the State Historical Society of MO, was the source of the below given data. | 1917 Extracts from Barry County, MO, Newspapers |
May 5, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
D. C. Fly Passes Away Jas. Parker Killed Circuit Court Army Enlistments: Pat and Carl Hanneke, Walter Smith and Barnes Williams of Seligman, have answered the call of their country and have enlisted in the U.S. Service. We understand there are several other young men in that section thinking of enlisting. Shell Knob: Thos. Painter, while working the roads recently turned over some rocks and found the bones of a human being or which is supposed to be the bones of two men placed there many years ago. Washburn and Greasy Creak Mixups: Ben Dalton was married to a Miss Richards Saturday. They went to Commerce, Okla., Sunday where the groom is employed. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Summey returned to her home at Rogers, Ark., after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. T. B. Stephens. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: All the working men are locating in the northwest of town, Sam Woodruff, Evert Edens and next Frank Windes, Jr., on the Hoog place south of Col. Whitaker. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: M. M. Cargile and son have been horse swapping, not being pleased with the deal they are going into court for redress and experience. County News: Ora Cope of the Carney Branch neighborhood, who has had small pox, is able to be about his home. Six other members of his family are sick with this disease. Two of his sons escaped having the disease and are at the home of his brother, George, near by, who with the assistance of their uncle, will care of the crops on Ora's farm. The M. W. A. Camp of Jenkins sent a neighbor to learn of the wants of the family but they were found to be getting along nicely. County News: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horine and their son, P. E., attended the funeral of her brother, the late D. C. Fly, at New Church, Wednesday. County News: George Cope has purchased the Y. W. Henson farm on Carney Branch in Mountain township, Mr. Henson will soon move to Verona to live. County News: Tom Garrett and Dick Whittington of Eagle Rock, attended to business matters here Monday. County News: Ned Easley of near Eagle Rock, had business here Monday. County News: Melvin Walker, son of J. H. Walker of Pleasant Ridge township died Monday at the home of J. H. Ellis, of pneumonia, aged about 21 years. He had started home, when he became so sick that he had to stop at the home of Mr. Ellis and got too sick to be moved and passed away there. Those that knew the young man, speak in the highest terms of him. The remains were interred in the Lee Cemetery south of Verona. County News: Thos. Arnold of this city received a message Monday from his son Robert Arnold of Wyandotte, Okla., stating that his son Robert was the point of death and to come. Virgil and Tom Arnold went there last night. County News: Clarence Hoog and Jack Hessee were arrested Saturday on a charge of being drunk and were fined, which was paid. Deputy Sheriff Vanzandt made the arrests. County News: Mrs. B. W. Hartley, formerly a resident of this county, and her husband owned the Roaring River Mill property, died sometime ago in Oklahoma. She was the mother of Mrs. Ike Preston of Clifton, Ohio, who formerly lived and her husband owned this same property. Mr. Harley died several years ago. County News: Robert Stevenson of Aurora, spent from Saturday to Monday in this city with friends. He has enlisted in the U.S. Hospital Service and is awaiting the call of his government. County News: Buck Kring was paroled at the March term of circuit court for displaying deadly weapons. Monday he got overflowed with booze and Deputy Vanzandt came along and took him under his wing for breaking his parole and he was landed in jail. Here and There: Mr. Diringer died Thursday of last week. Mrs. Diringer and son, Frank, who came in Wednesday to attend his father, left Thursday evening for Mulvane?, Kans., with the remains. He was buried Saturday. County News: Hon. Wm. A. Fly of Purdy, is enjoying good health for a man of 91 years of age. He works in his garden every day, when the weather is suitable. His many friends throughout Barry county will be glad to learn of his condition. County News: W. A. Pearl of Shell Knob, went to Joplin, Monday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, T. M. Mooneyham. Mr. Mooneyham was an attorney at law and a prominent citizen of Jasper County. The remains were interred in Park Cemetery at Cartage, Tuesday afternoon, with Masonic ceremonies. He died Suddenly Sunday afternoon of vascular heart trouble, aged 72, leaving a wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn his passing. Local And Personal: Chas. Eden of Seligman, is very low. Local And Personal: Rev. W. W. Green, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Osceola, St. Clair County, lived in Howell County, Mo., during the Civil War. In 1862, some government foraging teams went to his home and hauled away a lot of bacon, flour, feed and other things, amounting to $520. Last week he received a draft from the government for the amount of his claim. He is now 81 years of age and is enjoying good health. Abstract - Order of Publication - Serlida J. Burchett, plaintiff vs. F. H. Long and Mrs. F. H. Long, his wife; Dora Williams and Charles W. Williams, her husband; Effie Bowman and Orestes Bowman; George W. Long and his wife; Elisha Long and Effie Long, his wife; and Charles Long and James Riddle, and if he be dead; then his unknown heirs, consorts, donees, devises, aljenees. Immediate, mesne; remote voluntary and involuntary grantees of the said James Riddle Deceased, and also the unknown heirs, consorts, donees, devisees, alienees, immediate mesne, remote voluntary or involuntary grantees of Samantha J. McDunner, deceased and also of Leonard Long, deceased; Defendants. Abstract - Plaintiff further states in said petition that the defendants James Riddle if living and George W. Long and Mrs. George W. Long, and wife; Dora Williams and Charles W. Williams, her husband; Elisha Long and Effie Long, his wife and Effie Bowman and Orostes Bowman, her husband are no residents of the state of Missouri. Abstract - During the year of 1855, said James Riddle disserted the land described, etc. Marriage License
Jack Story, Rock Comfort and Neva Harper, Washburn. Will Baker and Edna McClure, Mineraspring. Delma G. Harper and Lorena F. Rider, Purdy. W. F. Gray and Bertha Hankins, Butterfield. Paul Dalton and Annie Richards, Washburn. A. J. Foutz and Mamie Beaver, Purdy. |
May 12, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
County Court Gibson & Kelly Local And Personal: Porter Thomas died Monday, April 8, at his home in Ridgley of typhoid pneumonia, leaving a family to mourn his passing. He was a son of the late Reny Thomas who lived and died on Shoal Creek. Local And Personal: Mrs. J. J. Edens of this city received a message Sunday morning informing her that her nephew Herschel Hutchings had been killed in Bartlesville, Okla. He was engaged in railroad construction work and it is that hew as killed while on duty. He was a single man and 31 years of age. The remains were shipped to Joplin for interment. Mrs. Edens and her daughter, Mrs. Gusta Baker, attended the funeral. Local And Personal: Jacob W. Hawk of near this city was in town Monday and is enjoying good health for a man of his 89 years. He will complete his 89th birthday on May 15th and it should be remembered by kindred and friends. He is the oldest living citizen of this immediate vicinity. He is the oldest Master Mason at the this place, having been a Mason for over 60 years. He was also been a member of the Church of Christ for about 50 years. Local And Personal: Alsie Cox the rural route carrier of Purdy was initiated in the W. O. W., in this city Monday night. Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Keeling, Geo. Ferguson and Chas. Stamps of Liberty township, motored to this city Monday. The men had business in the county court. Flatwoods: Miss America Porter has made good improvements. Independence: Mrs. Ola Freeze's little boy has been very sick lately but is some better at present. Independence: Miss Oma Packwood will teach the Independence (school) again this fall. Washburn Prairie: Mrs. Sol Sparkman came from Pendleton, Texas, on the 5th. She and her brother Tim Montgomery had been visiting their sister, Mrs. Mend Miller and family and they motored home in Tim's Ford. They had a fine visit and trip home. Washburn Prairie: The Washburn Prairie school district is having the lumber hauled for the new school building. Rock Springs: Mrs. J. T. Barnes is still very poorly and fears are entertained for her recovery. Shell Knob: Sam Winn of Flat Head Reservation, Montana, visited his sister, Mrs. G. G. Cottrell and family and friends of 37 years ago. He spoke very feelingly of the memory of the late Judge Francis James, W. F. Lafentain and others who were his good friends in his younger days. He went to Monett, Saturday, to visit his sister Mrs. Roe of that place. Forest Grove: Our neighbor boy Arthur Bennett, left last week to join the Navy. Forest Grove: Mrs. M. T. Ennes has been very poorly for a few weeks. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: The Washburn W. O. W. Lodge attended the unveiling exercises at Roller Cemetery Sunday, their carriages were decorated with flags and an excellent program was rendered at the cemetery. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Died, May 3rd of measles, Ethel, wife of John Marion Pippin. She leaves a husband and a large family of small children to grieve for mother. Funeral services conducted at the Cargile Cemetery, Saturday by Rev. N. N. Stephens. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. W. I. Watson and Mrs. Blanche Paris went to Springfield, Tuesday to arrange for Mrs. Paris to attend the summer term at the normal. Mrs. Paris will teach the coming year at the Eden school near Purdy. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: Mrs. Tom Summey of Seligman, visited her mother, Mrs. Fielding south of town the first of the week. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: A two months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Will Shockley died from measles Tuesday morning. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups: The Trent Creek Canning Company have their building ready for the machinery. Watch Trent Creek grow. Local And Personal: Virginia, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pearl, has been sick this week. Local And Personal: Some fellow entered the home of C. H. Hadley, Saturday and carried away a black iron box that was locked, containing some private papers, of no value to any one else. The fellow also went through Miss Ethel Reed's trunk, but nothing was missing, belonging to her. Some shot gun shells were stolen out of his garage and the key to his wood and pickup house disappeared. There is too much of this petty stealing around this town and somebody will be landed in the penitentiary before they are ready, the first thing they know. Local And Personal: Elmer Jenkins of Oronogo, son of Henry Jenkins of Scholten, was dangerously injured in the mines at Oronogo, April 4, says the Crain Chronicle. He and his campaign put in a shot and went out of shaft to eat their dinners, came back to work, supposing the shot had exploded went to work again when the shot exploded, Jenkins receiving the charge of rock and sand in his face seriously injuring his eyes and a rock penetrated his lungs, lodging against a rib on left side. He is married. Local And Personal: Judge and Mrs. Richard Elam of near Eagle Rock, motored to this city, Monday afternoon. Local And Personal: Miss Beulah Bennett of Seligman, has been elected principal of the Shell Knob school. Local And Personal: Geo. Montgomery, Frank Galubski and John Cendroski of Capps Creek township, attended to business in county court Wednesday. Local And Personal: Rev. S. M. Petty, pastor of the Baptist Church of this city, has received a letter from his son, W. F. Petty of Sacramento, Cal., informing the father that he had enlisted in the U. S. service. Rev. Petty also received notice from the U. S. War Department of his enlistment. Local And Personal: Dr. Winters has returned from St. Louis where he secured a position as dental veterinarian for U. S., England and France in East St. Louis, and says he will soon leave for that city to assume his duties. We wish him success. Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Roberts of Monett, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts, relatives and friends in this city Wednesday and Thursday. Local And Personal: N. L. Hailey and chauffeur took out the mail to Mano and Eagle Rock, Thursday in a Ford. Local And Personal: W. A. Lloyd the mill man at Shell Knob, came up Monday and took out a load of freight. Local And Personal: E. W. Kinnaman has tendered his services to his country and will await his call to assist in keeping our flag unfurled in the breeze in behalf of humanity. Local And Personal: Frank Taggart has sold his blacksmith shop at Milwaukee store to Darl Raines, who will continue the business. Frank will go to Idaho. County News: A happy wedding was consummated at Purdy, Sunday, April 29, when two members of old and highly respected families took on them selves the vows of wedlock, to love, cherish and cleave to the love fore sworn. Walter Gray of Monett, son of J. M. Gray of Butterfield, a well known and highly respected citizen of that section, and Miss. [unreadable] |
May 19, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
J. G. F. Williams Dead 223 Eight Grade Graduates DeCalb Fly Died Mrs. Robert Black Dead Ernest Dummit Committed Suicide Arrested For Assault: Deputy Sheriff Ramey of Seligman arrested Claud Whittington, of Eagle Rock at that place, Monday night, on a charge of attempted assault upon the person of a young lady of near Eagle Rock. He was brought to this city and gave bond Tuesday for his appearance before Squire Sons in this city on the 28th. Wedding Anniversary: There was a happy 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Purdy, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. C. Jeffries, Tuesday, May 15, brought about by their loving children who forgotten the "old folks at home", and desired to show their heartfelt appreciation to them, because of their great love and affection always exhibited to and for them, on all and every occasion. It was no doubt a joyful day an will long be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries, to who it was entire surprise. At the noon hour the children spread the bountiful dinner they had brought with them and a feast was had of the good thing prepared for the occasion. Those present were: Charles, Fed, Robert and Cass Jeffries and wives and Mrs. Alice Smith, including all their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and Dr. Bailey of this city. Local And Personal:
Warren P. Hoover, Geo. W. Tatum and Folice F. Schafnit of Monett, have enlisted in the U. S. Army, at the Springfield recruiting office. The box stolen from C. H. Hadley's residence last week was found not far from the Hadley residence in a bunch of weeds and had been pried open and the lock broken. None of the papers were messing. Bob Anderson's sons found the box and returned it. The report has been published that Mrs. Lela Parrish, Assistant Superintendent of St. Louis City Hospital, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Reynolds of this city, was going to France to assist in nursing the wounded. At present this is a mistake, but she may sometime in the future go. Bert S. Hankins, son of Sam N. Hankins, who enlisted in Co., F. 3rd Mo., National Guards in Kansas City, has received an honorable discharged by surgeons certificate of disabilities. He came in Sunday and is visiting relatives and friends in and near this city. He has a position with Montgomery Ward & Co., in Kansas City. Mrs. Alta Goddard, of Sapulpa, Okla.; has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Maud Carney, relatives and friends in McDonald township, this week. They have purchased a farm in Bates County, Mo., 10 miles from Butler, and will move there about Aug. 1. Mr. Goddard has a position with an Oil Co., at good wages. Mrs. W. C. Potter of near Hailey, took her little afflicted daughter to Springfield, this week, during the State Medical Society Meeting, and had eminent surgeons to pass on her condition. They pronounced her troubles a tumor or cancer on the brain and that the results of an operation would be doubtful. Mrs. Ross P. Manley of 1705 Joplin Street, Joplin, entertained on the evening of the 11th, in honor of her sister, Miss Agnes Hailey, of Hailey. The Globe says the evening was devoted to games, music and a general good time was had. Dr. Bailey went to Golden, Wednesday to remove some tumors on the had of Mrs. Richard Tucker, that were given her some trouble. The New Site Church was dedicated Sunday and a very large crowd of people assembled for the services. Rev. C. M. Smith preached the dedicatory sermon at 11 a. m. Rado Jordan formerly of this city, has initiated in the U.S. Army. He is a son of James Jordan, the barber. Mrs. Chas. Ray has received a post card from Mrs. Mary M. Bayless of Claremore, Okla., who was in Chicago, Ill., on her way to New York City, accompanied y George Davis, where they spent Monday and Tuesday with her son Bourke. Her card read: "I am this far on my trip to see my boy; this is a great trip and oh, how I would enjoy it, if it was not for this cruel war, but it seems there is always a bitter with the sweet". Bourke has enlisted in the T. S. Navy. Charlie and Odum Weddington of Golden, are visiting their sister, Mrs. Otto Bower, in this city. Burl Northcutt of Seligman, has purchased a Buick auto. Jake Davis has purchased a seven passenger Chandler auto, that is a fine one. He can take a whole family in his car. Mrs. Dora Talbert visited her daughter Mrs. Lynn Jones and family near Wayne, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hindman of Wheaton, and her two daughters Mrs. Ed Lane of Joplin, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Palmore of Winfield, Kan., motored to this city Thursday and visited relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Martin and two daughters, Misses Genevieve and Rose motored to this city, Sunday and spent the day with their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Erwin and family. Mrs. P. A. Barlow who has been residing in this city for a year or more left Tuesday evening of Indianapolis, Ind., where she will make her home with a son. She is aged and splendid lady. Washburn and Greasy Creek Mixups:
Jim Mooney and son are planting 4 acres of cantaloupes and 3 acres of watermelons. Lee Black, curator for Lee Saxe, received a letter from the boy stating that he had temporary position in a recruiting office in St. Louis, at an $800 salary. They young man expects to serve his country as a surgeon. Keep your eye on these Barry County boys that are making good. Mel Fletcher is recovering from recent sickness. Mrs. Sam and Miss Maud Woodruff had charge of Horton's store Saturday. Marriage License
Geo. M. Prevo and Martha Rehwinkel, Purdy. Juston O. Phetteplace, Purdy, Ida King McDowell. Leram E. Davidson, Wheaton, Alpha N. Tucker, Exeter. Wilson Bolton and Zell Davis, Verona, R. F. D. Henry Hailey and Mollie Batsell, R. F. D., Verona. Alonzo L. Thurman and Dona Brock, Shell Knob. Huburn Lawson and Rena Laughlin, Washburn. Raymond Black and Allice Hickman, Washburn. |
May 26, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO
Mrs. E. A. Stewart Dead Thos. Pippin Died Wm. H. Channell Dies Mrs. R. J. Howerton - age 85 Elmer Jenkins Died Roller - Packwood Marriage Lewis D. Lincoln Died Must Register June 5 Proceedings of Barry County Probate Court Washburn And Greasy Creek Mixups were written by Irvin Whittaker.
Mrs. Bud Pyron of Leslie, Ark., came in Friday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tennis. Lark Main has a freak chicken with four legs; the hind pair do not reach the ground, but they get action when the youngster scratches for worms. Bud Pyron was visiting friends of the Gem City, Saturday. He is helping build the Gov. P. O., building at Eureka Springs, Ark. Married Sunday, May 20th by the Rev. Chas. Vanzandt at Exeter, Mr. Orville Roller, son of J. A. Roller of Sugar Creek, and Miss Oma Packwood, daughter of Pole Packwood of Shoal Creek. This may not join the two creeks, but is connecting two of the best families in the county. Mr. Roller will teach at New Salem near Seligman, and Mrs. Roller will teach at Independence. Congratulations are in order. Mrs. Pearl Pennington of Ardmore, Oklahoma, is visiting her parents J. A. Frost and wife. ***
Married Sunday, May 20th, by the Rev. Bowers, Mr. Raymond Black of Washburn and Miss Allie Hickman, daughter of C. T. Hickman, living south of town. These are prominent people of the younger set and have our best wishes for a happy life. Washburn Prairie: Judge Sparkman has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hall and family at Exeter, this week. Rocky Comfort: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sherwood, May 14, a son. Rocky Comfort: Miss Ada Dabbs has been employed to teach the Love school. Local And Personal: Vede Murphy of near Golden, hacked one of his webbed feet recently that was giving him some trouble at last accounts. He has planted 700 hills of water melons. Local And Personal: Verlan Twilligear, a son of Blenville Twilligear of Ephrata, Wash., formerly of this city, has enlisted in the U. S. Marie Service. He is a nephew of Emanuel Twilligear of McDonald township. Local And Personal: We hear that Bradley, who owns the whiskey distilling plant at Elk Ranch near Eureka Springs, Ark., has been arrested for selling whiskey again. He seems to be a good manager in the way of getting out of his trouble. Local And Personal: Otto Ahrens and daughter Miss Hulda of near Golden, spent Monday night in this city. Local And Personal: Odum Weddington of Swindle?, who is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ot Bower made the Democrat a pleasant call Tuesday. Local And Personal: Miss Sister Browning died at the County Farm, May 18, age 51 years. She came to the county farm from Pleasant Ridge township, sometime ago. The remains were interred in the Farm Cemetery. Local And Personal: Mrs. Mae Dunkeson and son Lloyd of Hatfield, Mo., have been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston, relative and friends. Lloyd is studying dentistry in a Kansas City College. Local And Personal: Mrs. J. J. Eden and daughter, Mrs. L. J. Bennett, visited her son, Chas. Eden and family at Seligman, last week. Some days he is able to be up and around. Local And Personal: Will Etchison of Utah, has enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He is a son of Mrs. Abe Leonard of near this city and was born and raised near Washburn. Local And Personal: Mrs. Lillie Abernathy of Kansas City, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Wallen and family. Local And Personal: Wm. Smalley is now blacksmith at the rock crusher plant, Dan Sanders having resigned. Local And Personal: Simon Perse of near Eagle Rock, was in town Monday. He was kicked in the side Sunday by a horse fracturing a rib or two. He said oats and corn were looking fine; that wheat would average; that the first crop of alfalfa was being harvested and was good. Local And Personal Mrs. Ada Russell who has been visiting her sisters Mesdames Lee Brown and Horace Allen of this city, left for Springfield, Wednesday evening to visit her sister, Mrs. Smith and family. She will return to her home in New York from Springfield. Local And Person: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lahtim of this city, May 19, a son. Local And Personal: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schleicker of near this city, May 16, a daughter. Local And Personal: Mrs. Lester Powers of Monett was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Galloway, a few days last week. Local And Personal: Raymond A. Gorg a graduate of Drury College this year, has been elected principal of the Cassville High School, Miss Eliza Weight of Springfield, has been engaged as his assistant. Abstract - Four graduate from Cassville High School. They are Misses Elaine Manley, Gladys Henry, Louise Landis and Vern Jeslin. |
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